Pousada Esmeralda (Bed and Breakfast), Salvador (Brazil) Deals

Bed and Breakfast
Pousada Esmeralda

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We felt at home! This place is actually a homy place with comfortable bedrooms and cozy common rooms. Marco was an amazing host, always available to help and advise us. We even went to the beach with him for a great early morning bath.
His wife Nathalie was unfortunately away: we read that she is a great cook and since Marco already prepared us wonderful breakfasts every morning we are wondering what more could she make! :-)
The pousada is located in a small street close to the Capoeira Fort (the place in front is always full of people of all ages doing sports or just hanging out), at the West ending of Pelourinho. We felt very safe walking back home at night.

Perine,
Austria

Delicious bountiful breakfast prepared by our wonderful hosts (The best scrambled eggs, and fresh mango I've ever had, with plenty more to fill us up). Ride from airport and to ferry provided by host who shared plenty of useful tips and sites along the way. Beautiful artwork in our room and throughout the house. Perfect location. Overall a wonderfully comfortable experience that felt more like we were staying with family than a hotel.

Danielle,
United States of America

The hospitality was the best we ever met!!! They were very helpful and thank to them our stay in Salvador was amazing.
The breakfast was excellent

Noa,
Israel

Great location in PELOURINHO, you will need some good walking shoes there as the streets are very uneven. Marco and Natalie have a fantastic hosts they can communicate in many languages and are full of useful local information. The breakfast is fantastic and very varied we had a very enjoyable stay there. I would recommend this house for anybody visiting Salvador

Herminio,
United Kingdom

Nicely furnished 3 floor house. Helpful owners, best breakfast ever had in Brazil. At least 4 different kinds of fruits, fresh juice, large variety of home made jam and much more!
You may even try this place for its breakfast. Ground floor room has a garden.

Alper99,
Turkey

We stayed for 4 nights at Pousada Esmeralda and everything was perfect. Its location is in the Santo Antonio district, part of Salvador's safe-for-walking Historical Centre. The room was spacious, clean, and nicely furnished, the WiFi was good, the breakfast was excellent, and we had fresh towels every day. Best of all, owner Marco is an exceptional host who takes wonderful care of his guests. He speaks several languages (including English, French, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish), is a font of information about what to see and do in Salvador, is a good conversationalist, helps with transportation plans, and really makes the extra effort to ensure that his guests have a good stay. For example, one day he drove us to a local market where Candomble ceremonial items are sold and gave us a personal guided tour around the market. In summary, we highly recommend Pousada Esmeralda and hope we have the opportunity to stay there again sometime. Thanks for everything, Marco!

Peter,
Canada

Esmeralda and Marco are very friendly, great people who know a lot about the history, art and culture of Salvador. The decor makes their pousada feel like home. It is cozy and welcoming.

Amanda,
Canada

Delicious cafe a manha, room tidy and cozy, the owners were extremely helpful and willing to provide help/ hints about places of interest and activities in And around Salvador

Vittoria,
Germany

Everything was perfect!The room was beautiful,the breakfast delicious und the owners Nathalie and Marco are so nice and helped with everything they could,especially with great recommendations for Salvador and Brasil in general!We had a great time in Pousada Esmeralda!

Pousada Esmeralda is located 2,300 feet from Pelourinho Historical District and 1.6 mi from central Salvador. It features bright, spacious accommodations, as well as WiFi throughout and a breakfast buffet.

Decorated with local art and bright colors, rooms at Esmeralda come with air conditioning. Some rooms have a sofa or chairs. There is also a private bathroom with a solar-powered shower.

Guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast each morning in the breakfast room. It includes a variety of fresh fruits, breads and cold meats, as well as a selection of hot and cold drinks. There is also a communal kitchen with utensils.

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Area Info
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This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in architecture, churches and old-town exploration – Check location
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Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Experience Salvador's historic center, where pastel-hued houses and churches fill bustling neighborhoods rich in Afro-Brazilian heritage. It's also one of the oldest colonial cities in South America (founded 1549).

Closest Landmarks

African-Brazilian Museum

0.9 miles

Salvador Marina

0.9 miles

Pelourinho

0.9 miles

San Francisco church

0.9 miles

Sé Square

0.9 miles

São Marcelo Fort

1 miles

Mercado Modelo

1.1 miles

Lacerda Elevator

1.1 miles

Arena Fonte Nova

1.1 miles

Rio Branco Palace

1.1 miles

Restaurants & Markets

Ulisses
Restaurant

0.1 miles

Nutrilar
Supermarket

0.2 miles

Bar do Pascoal
Cafe/Bar

0.3 miles

Poró
Restaurant

0.4 miles

Cade Q Chama do Alex Comida Caseira
Restaurant

0.4 miles

cafelier
Cafe/Bar

0.4 miles

Feira de Sao Joaquim
Market

0.6 miles

Natural Beauty

Plano Inclinado Santo Antonio
Ski lift

0.4 miles

Pelourinho
Mountain

0.4 miles

Closest Airports

Luis Eduardo Magalhaes Airport

11.8 miles

Most Popular Landmarks

Museum of Religious Art

1.5 miles

Lapa Shopping Mall

1.6 miles

Bonfim Church

2.4 miles

Central Bus Station Salvador

2.7 miles

Iguatemi Shopping Mall

3.1 miles

Barra Beach

3.3 miles

Ondina Beach

3.4 miles

Salvador Shopping Mall

3.4 miles

Barra's Lighthouse

3.9 miles

Flamengo Beach

12.9 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Nathalie and Marco are extremely attentive to their hosts and gave us lots of tips about Salvador, the house is nice and clean and the area is perfect (safe and...”

AnonymousFrance

10

“Great location in PELOURINHO, you will need some good walking shoes there as the streets are very uneven. Marco and Natalie have a fantastic hosts they can com...”

HerminioUnited Kingdom

10

“We stayed for 4 nights at Pousada Esmeralda and everything was perfect. Its location is in the Santo Antonio district, part of Salvador's safe-for-walking H...”

House Rules
Pousada Esmeralda takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type.
Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Cards accepted at this property

Pousada Esmeralda accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Pousada Esmeralda accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

A shuttle service is available from the airport to the property for BRL 100 ( BRL 120 after midnight) and from the property to the airport for BRL 90. Please inform the property if you wish to use this service.

Please note that all rooms at the property are strict non-smoking.

Please inform Pousada Esmeralda of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

If you require an invoice when booking a prepaid rate, write this and your company details in the Special Requests box.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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What guests loved the most:

“We felt at home! This place is actually a homy place with comfortable bedrooms and cozy common rooms. Marco was an amazing host, always available to help and advise us. We even went to the beach with him for a great early morning bath.
His wife Nathalie was unfortunately away: we read that she is a great cook and since Marco already prepared us wonderful breakfasts every morning we are wondering what more could she make! :-)
The pousada is located in a small street close to the Capoeira Fort (the place in front is always full of people of all ages doing sports or just hanging out), at the West ending of Pelourinho. We felt very safe walking back home at night.”

PerineAustria

“Delicious bountiful breakfast prepared by our wonderful hosts (The best scrambled eggs, and fresh mango I've ever had, with plenty more to fill us up). Ride from airport and to ferry provided by host who shared plenty of useful tips and sites along the way. Beautiful artwork in our room and throughout the house. Perfect location. Overall a wonderfully comfortable experience that felt more like we were staying with family than a hotel.”

DanielleUnited States of America

“The hospitality was the best we ever met!!! They were very helpful and thank to them our stay in Salvador was amazing.
The breakfast was excellent ”

NoaIsrael

“Great location in PELOURINHO, you will need some good walking shoes there as the streets are very uneven. Marco and Natalie have a fantastic hosts they can communicate in many languages and are full of useful local information. The breakfast is fantastic and very varied we had a very enjoyable stay there. I would recommend this house for anybody visiting Salvador”

HerminioUnited Kingdom

“Nicely furnished 3 floor house. Helpful owners, best breakfast ever had in Brazil. At least 4 different kinds of fruits, fresh juice, large variety of home made jam and much more!
You may even try this place for its breakfast. Ground floor room has a garden.”

Alper99Turkey

“We stayed for 4 nights at Pousada Esmeralda and everything was perfect. Its location is in the Santo Antonio district, part of Salvador's safe-for-walking Historical Centre. The room was spacious, clean, and nicely furnished, the WiFi was good, the breakfast was excellent, and we had fresh towels every day. Best of all, owner Marco is an exceptional host who takes wonderful care of his guests. He speaks several languages (including English, French, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish), is a font of information about what to see and do in Salvador, is a good conversationalist, helps with transportation plans, and really makes the extra effort to ensure that his guests have a good stay. For example, one day he drove us to a local market where Candomble ceremonial items are sold and gave us a personal guided tour around the market. In summary, we highly recommend Pousada Esmeralda and hope we have the opportunity to stay there again sometime. Thanks for everything, Marco!”

PeterCanada

“Esmeralda and Marco are very friendly, great people who know a lot about the history, art and culture of Salvador. The decor makes their pousada feel like home. It is cozy and welcoming.”

AmandaCanada

“Delicious cafe a manha, room tidy and cozy, the owners were extremely helpful and willing to provide help/ hints about places of interest and activities in And around Salvador”

VittoriaGermany

“Everything was perfect!The room was beautiful,the breakfast delicious und the owners Nathalie and Marco are so nice and helped with everything they could,especially with great recommendations for Salvador and Brasil in general!We had a great time in Pousada Esmeralda!”

ViolaGermany

“The hosts were extremely nice and the breakfast was super delicious.”